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04-11-2012, 07:40 PM
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Slide gasket maintenance
I just bought 2012 bhds and wondering how or if people care for their slide gaskets. I am in a seasonal site and leave the slide out from now to oct. I bought aerospace 303 to apply. I have also read that people use baby powder. What works best?
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04-11-2012, 08:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bowlboundgman
I just bought 2012 bhds and wondering how or if people care for their slide gaskets. I am in a seasonal site and leave the slide out from now to oct. I bought aerospace 303 to apply. I have also read that people use baby powder. What works best?
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Pull the slide(s) in 6 inches and apply 303 from the inside of the trailer to the gasket with a sponge every 6 months.
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04-11-2012, 08:12 PM
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Maybe I'm missing something here but 303 is a UV protectant so why apply it on the inside?
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04-11-2012, 08:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wiscampsin
Maybe I'm missing something here but 303 is a UV protectant so why apply it on the inside?
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Yes, but it keeps the rubber compound from drying out and prevents sticking.
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Russell
'13 Excel Winslow 34IKE
'12 GMC Sierra 3500HD
Previous RV's: '03 MobileScout Titan 29DBS; '01 Sunnybrook Lite 2708 SLE; '99 Coleman Utah
Previous TV's: '02 Chevy Suburban 2500 8.1 4.10; '99 Chevy Express 1500 5.7
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04-11-2012, 08:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drfife
Yes, but it keeps the rubber compound from drying out and prevents sticking.
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Makes good sense, thanks.
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04-11-2012, 08:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wiscampsin
Makes good sense, thanks.
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I've been using 303 protectant on everything on my trailer since new in 2003.
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Russell
'13 Excel Winslow 34IKE
'12 GMC Sierra 3500HD
Previous RV's: '03 MobileScout Titan 29DBS; '01 Sunnybrook Lite 2708 SLE; '99 Coleman Utah
Previous TV's: '02 Chevy Suburban 2500 8.1 4.10; '99 Chevy Express 1500 5.7
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04-12-2012, 08:32 AM
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what's a good source for 303?
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04-12-2012, 09:47 AM
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I picked mine up last year at the local Ace hardware, they carried it.
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04-12-2012, 10:44 AM
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There are several 303 products. Which one do you use for the Slide Out Seals?
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04-12-2012, 11:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayco33rlds
snip........Which one do you use for the Slide Out Seals?
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I use this one for everything, including the seals: 
http://www.303products.com/shop303/i...protectant.cfm
IMO best to purchase the stuff on-line by the gallon which is a lot more economical over time. I use it on my TT Filon outer sidewalls, TV tonneau cover, etc., works great! One gallon will last me a few years
Bob
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04-18-2012, 06:05 AM
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Upon recommendation from others, I use silicone spray.
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04-18-2012, 01:29 PM
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Silicon Spray
I've been using silicon spray since I got my first Jayco with a slideout in 1998. Works great. Put the little extension applicator in it and spray away. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
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04-18-2012, 08:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHorse1
what's a good source for 303?
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I use alot of 303 over the course of a year between my boat, camper, truck, and polaris ranger. The best price i habe found has been online at boatersworld.com
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